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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
SALISBURY.

The pleasant occasion of the season.
and it may truthfully be said one of the
most enjoyable of many a season, occur
red on Monday evening, March :, when
about sixty of the neighbors and friends
OF Dea. Cyrus Bump met at his home to
congratulate him upon and celebrate
with him his ninetieth birthday. The
matter had been well planned and the
first few arriving found him in his every
day dress, and not for some time after
was he made to realize that the occasion
was in explicit honor to him. Soon be-
coming aware of the fact, however, he
entered heartily into the pleasures of the
evening, and being the chief attraction,
added not little to its enjoyment. His
straight form, elastic step and ready
speech commanded the observance and
comments of all present. At proper
time the attention of all was arrested,
the CHATTER of voices ceased and the dea-
con looked puzzled at the unusual ap-
pearance, when Mr.. George Merriam
neat manner, in behalf of the people,
presented him with a beautiful gold
headed cane bearing in deep-cut let
tiers the following inscription: "Pre-
sented to Dea. Cyrus Bump on his Goth
birthday by his friends and neighbors."
In the midst of utter surprise and the
peculiar embarrassment of such a moment
the deacon was not slow to express his
appreciation in words well fitted to the
occasion, which would have done credit
to one many years his junior Refresh
ments were served, after which all Joined
in singing Shall we gather at the River"
1.-The sweet by and by" etc. Rev. c. II.
kenney lead in prayer, and the people
began to dispense, leaving,as they parted,
their good wishes and desire that many
more years may yet be added to the life
of the venerable deacon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
ORWELL.

Mrs. James Kimberly is very sick, but
her physician speaks hopefully of her
case.
Whooping cough and measles are
spreading and in some families they have
both at the same time, and probably both
diseases will spread through town.
John Raymond is reported more com
Portable and his physician and friends
have more hope of his recovery, but his
lungs are said to be badly diseased.
Communion services were held on Sun
day morning last at the Congregational
church. The number present was not
large, owing to the roads being blockaded
with snow.
Snow fell on Saturday and Sunday to
the depth of seven inches and the roads
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11

were found badly filed on Monday
morning, necessitating the usual turn
out for shoveling and breaking out
Mrs. Patrick Quinn died on Friday
night, after brief illness. The funeral
was attended on Sunday from the Catho-
lie church. She leaves husband and
four small children, besides a large circle
of relatives and friends, to mourn her
death.
The village school closed on Friday
evening with IA fine entertainment given
by the scholars at the town hall, consist
ing of recitations, dialogues and the like,
and is well spoken of; but your cores
pondent not being present cannot partic-
ularize as to the meritorious speakers !;
all are reported as doing nicely.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11


Miss Sarah Averill has gone to Rut-
land.
AT this writing, Monday, NJ. w. Will
son is no better.
The Citizens band is to furnish music
for the G.. a. II. lecture, the 18th.
The winter term of the graded school
has two weeks longer to keep.
Mrs. Battles, mother of W. d. Battles.
died Sunday. She was buried Tuesday
Miss Hattie Narney died last Saturday.
Her age was about IS; disease. consump-
ton.
Benedict Guindon is spending few
days with his family. He works in
Rutland.
Oliver Frank, who was stricken with
paralysis a few weeks since, is slowly
improving.
There is considerable trouble with
water pipes, here in the village, caused
by freezing.
n. II. Munsil of Malone, n. y, has
been in town few days. He returned
home Monday.
Henry Ballard is to speak at Holly hall
March Is; subject, "Across the Cont
nent with the G.. A. r.
W. ii. Miller's little son, Willie, was
severely hurt, the other night, while
coasting. He is coming out all right
now.
The remains of Miss Hattie Durfee
were brought to Lincoln from Rutland,
last week, and buried. Miss Durfee had
sisters here.
The school in South Bristol, taught by
Miss Mary a. Field, closed Saturday,
Feb. 26, with an exhibition that was a
success. That Miss Field ruled the
school several unruly boys can testify.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
WEST CORNWALL

There is nothing new to chronicle, ex-
cept another snow storm and blow.
f. Adams and daughter, Kate, of Pan
ton, were at II. f. Taylor's early in the
week.
School In district No. ) closed Friday
afternoon, after a very successful term
of II weeks, taught by Hattie Hamilton.
Large quantities of pressed hay is be-
ing drawn to Salisbury station. Three
and sometimes six loads go daily. in
spite of deep SHOWS and bad roads.
The school in district No. 6, taught by
Miss Sarah Guernsey, closed last Friday
afternoon with an entertainment consist
ing of an oral examination and rhetori-
cal exercises. We are glad to make note
of all successes in this line. The follow
ing description by an eyewitness we
gladly give place to: THE exercises did
great credit to both teacher and pupils,
not one failure, and in the examinations
the whole ground passed over. The rec
itatiOns were perfectly committed and
well rendered. The essays showed orig
inality as well as thorough drill in ex-
preston and composition. \ pleasant
feature of the entertainment was the Gift
of a writing desk from the school to the
teacher, which was gracefully presented
by two little girls. one asking her to
please accept it as "A token of love from
her scholars, the other adding that
there are materials within which we hope
you will use in writing to us. It was a
complete surprise, but their teacher re-
sponded happily. Last term Miss Guern-
sey laid the foundation of Il school libra
ry by giving five books of standard
literature, including Webster's school
dictionary; on Friday she added three
volumes of Thayer's History of the Re
bellion. making eight in all. She has also
given wall motto and numerical frame
through her efforts thirteen outline mans.
globe and other school apparatus have
been obtained The pupils improve
ment i'll general department was notice
able. The parents were proud of the
manly and womanly manner in which
their sons and daughters discharged their
responsibilities. When we say that Miss
Guernsey is faithful and conscientious
teacher we pay her the highest possible
compliment. Mr.. and Mrs. II. F.. San
ford crowned the success of the dav bv
giving reception in the evening to the
school and their friends After games
and music. refreshments were served. in
GLIDING candy and nuts, and a hearty
vote of thanks was given Mr.. and Mrs.
Sanford for their large share in the pleas
ant entertainment. Thus ended one wear
of school work with its pleasant fms
not soon to be forgotten"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11

Our town elected Geo. II. Wright.
Rollln l.. Shaw and Manley L. Boies
road commissioners. They have taken
the supervision of the highways and
much is expected at their hands.
F. f. Stewart is seriously indisposed.
Mrs. Stewart is somewhat improved.
Mrs. E. l.. Sturtevant is mending slowly
under DIR. Cages treatment and homes
are entertained of permanent recovery.
Our roads are in very good condition
for the amount of snow. which has never
been larger in the recollection of our old
est inhabitants. Our mail carrier. J. :.
Cole, has by much perseverance made
his regular trips to Middlebury.
Misses May Huntington and Lucy Har
rington, who are at the Rutland shirt
factory, came home on Saturday and re-
manned over Sunday. returning on Mon
day. They have already been promoted
i'll the rooms and like the work very
much.
school in district No. 6,taught by Miss
Mary j. Elmer, closed the 9Th. after q
very successful term. The following
scholars have no tardv marks: Minnie
Cooper, Sarah Jewett, Mary Jewett.
Grace Richards, Sarah Wright, Samuel
Jewett, Henry Abair. John Brown and
George Wright. Those having no tardv
marks were Susie Abair, Minnie Cooper.
Grace Richards, Grace Roscoe. Maud
Roscoe, frankie Abair and Samuel
Bowles; James McIIugh received the
prize for department. George Wright
received first prize in spelling; frankie
Abair, second, Minnie Cooper, third, and
Sarah Wright, fourth. The scholars
presented their teacher with Il fine gold
pen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
CORNWALL.

n. b. Douglas has commenced NOV
ing his goods to Pittsford
Miss Emma Lawrence closed her school
in district No. last week, after one of
her many successful terms.
The Ladies' Aid society, which met
with Mrs. DR.. Bond on Thursday of last
week, spent very pleasant and profita-
BILE season; there were about thirty pres
ent.
On Wednesday evening last thirty of
the associates of Mr.. and Mrs. n. b..
Douglas met at their residence to give
them parting wish. 1t is much regret
ed that they are to leave town, and it is
hoped they may find it for their interest
to return again soon.
Notwithstanding the snow-storm last
Sunday, there was good turnout at
church. Seven united with the church
by profession of faith. 1t is expected
that Mr.. Stebbins will be absent this
week and over next Sunday and that
Prof. Wager will occupy his desk in his
absence.
The surprise party and oyster supper
given Deacon c. NJ. James and wife by
his Sabbath-school class was pleasant
affair. Fourteen middle-aged men and
their wives participated in the occasion.
The deacon has faithfully discharged the
duties as teacher of the class for MANY
years and it is hoped many years may
follow before his connection with it
will be severed.
The school in district No. 3 unde the
care of Miss Amber Carr, closed on Fri
day last with a good old-fashioned school
exhibition in the hall in the evening. The
exercises were carefully selected with a
view to please and instruct and the rem
dering was faultless, each one doing his
part to perfection. The declarations
and rectations were admirably delivered:
the dialogues and stage dress perfect,
music superior and pantommes and tab
leauX splendid. Miss Carr is one of our
most able teachers and well may the in
habitants of this district feel gratilied in
the doings of their children and congrat-
ulate themselves on their securing so able
an instructor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
WEST ADDISON.

W. w. Sprague has moved into J. W.
Wright's tenement house.
John Vanderhoof is very sick at his
uncle's, ID. i. Nanderhoof.
Calvin II. Norton of Wevbridge is
moving onto his farm on Lake street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Storrs went to Mo-
riah, \. y, last week to visit friends
there.
Pearlie. youngest daughter of F. W.
Fisher, had the misfortune to cut off one
of her fingers in the sewing machine, the
other day.
Mrs. Sarah CTudor) Strong fell, few
days since, and hurt her hip very badly.
She Is doing As well as could be expected.
Drs. Towsley of Panton, Edgery of
Mineville. \. Y, and Strong (her som of
ElizabethtOwn, y. y, have been in at
tendance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
WEYBRIOGE.

Miss Nellie Stowe has gone to st. Al
bans to spend the summer.
A. j. Wickus had the misfortune to
lose valuable COW Ii st week.
l.. Silas Wright is about u erect a
large barn upon his Ridge lot"
Preparations are being madeto build a
new mill-dam at the village tie coming
summer.
Lent Perkins is to take possession of
his farm this spring. 1t is known as the
"Col. Dodge" place.
There was quite a good attendance at
Rev. Mr.. Quay's visit last week and a
good sum was realized.
The last quarterly conference of the
year for the NJ. E. church will be held at
the vestry of that church on Tuesday,
March 10, at one o'clock p. IN.
f. Elmer has sold his farm o N. f.
Parkill and it is to be occupiedby Daniel
Twitchell. Mr.. Elmer goes, We under
stand, to Washington Territor,.
Gaius /. Sturtevant of New Iaven, who
has been spending some time at G. III.
Spriggs', leaves next week for home to
resume his business of house-pinting.
The Y. W. c. II. L. of Weyhidge have
engaged Rev. Mr.. Noe of Middebury to
deliver temperance lecture inthe Con-
gregational church on Monda, evening,
March Ii.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
SHORE HAM.

The village school, taught very success
fully by Miss Mary Parker this winter,
closed on Friday, Feb. %. Following is
the roll of honor; No days absent-John
Dumas, Cornelius Mutually, John Papi-
neau, Mosie Papneau, Ernie Sanders,
Moses Todrff, Mary Laverty; no times
tardy-Lura Austin, Cora Austin, Char
ley Austin, Fred Dumas, Lille Kendall,
Moses Papineau, Ernie Sanders, Pat
Sullivan, Henry Todriff, Alice Todriff;
neither tardy nor absent-Moses Papi-
neau.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
lEICES TER.

). Huntley is attending school il Bran
don.
Miss Elsie Barker is visiting friends in
Mddlebury.
The Knights of Labor carried the day
at the annual March meeting.
The hard storms check teaming and
prevent the hauling of wood to the June
ton. There have been nearly 5000 cords
of wood delivered to both lime kilns this
winter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
WEST FERRls6uRoH.
Miss Ann Hill is quite sick.

MISC HHH HIII IS quite SICK.
a few weeks ago Charles Hatch went
to the woods and attempted to load a
large log with his team. They overdid
the job, taking the log over the sleds and
leaving Mr.. Hatch with it on his legs, in
which position he remained about an
hour. Having broken the chain, the team
ran to the barn. In a day or two Mr..
Hatch was able to be about without
much Inconvenience, but lately one of his
legs has taken on "A bad look and he is
obliged to use crutches.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
VERGENNES

Attendance in town Saturday. good
trade not extra.
Miss Gorton of Boston, Mass, is the
guest of Mrs. l.. VI. Nittum.
\ pension has been granted to Levi C..
Harris. original. Vergennes.
Fred IIalsey. from Port Henry. n. V.
made call on relatives and friends in
this place Sunday.
The vote to set apart $50 for Decoration
day expenses was favorably acted on in
most of the towns in the State.
Rev. Mr.. Robertson, who has been alb
sent few Sundays, preached last Sun
day and otficiated at the communion SER
vice.
There is quite contrast between the
town taxes in Worcester and Charlotte.
The former voted 300 cents, the latter 10
cents.
The auction of ready-made clothing by
j. Is. Hustled. Saturday, was not quite up
to the desired point, in quantity. Money
seems tight
The fortnightly dime sociable by the
ladies of the Congregational church,
Wednesday evening, was held at the res
idence of Dea. A. Ross.
j. G. Spaulding, machinist, who has
long been an invalid. is slowly improv-
ing, and it is hoped that the warm wealth
er will help him. permanently.
Over 10000 dozens of eggs reached
market through the hands of one Yer
gennes firm, in 1855. The Bristol Bros.
regard the traffic as profitable
The sharp weather, Friday night. froc.
four to eight degrees below zero. manu-
featured large body of snow, and it fell
Saturday night and Sunday. to the depth
of over twelve inches.
The presence of Bishop Bissell at st.
Pauls church. Friday afternoon, added
very much to the interest of the occasion.
lie confirmed ten persons during the SER
vice, four adults and six children.
The new steam yacht, now on the
stocks in Capt. Charles Hoffnage's ele-
waited ship yard, will be driven by an
eight-horse-power engine, and is expect
ed to make ten knots an hour safely.
The road-makers have done excellent
work this week: despite the heavy snow
fall, the large drifts and the great amount
of work necessary, the roads to Yer
gennes from the south and west have
been good.
j. j. Wright, who is travelling for the
Baldwin Refrigerator Co. of Burlington,
was in town Saturday, stopped over Sun
day with his father, Judge Wright of
Waltham, and left Monday for Connecti-
cut, Rhode Island and Maine. He has
sold over $4,000 of goods for the firm
since the middle of December last.
The dime sociable by the Ladies' Aid
society of the Methodist church, held at
Mr.. John Clark's, Ferrisburgh, was
largely attended, and added over $40 to
the fund of the society. The next one,
we understand, will be held next week
at Ira Knowles. As it is one of the very
best places to visit in the town, no doubt
1t will he largely attended.
c. W. Mason shipped "A choice lot of
Spanish Merino ewes, some fifty in num-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
NEW HAVEN.

We learn with regret that DR.. +. F..
Preston is about to leave town and take
up his practice in Brandon.
Two young men, students of the acad-
envy, were received into the church last
Sunday. The pastor gave notice that his
resignation might be expected soon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-03-11
County 21ems.
BRIDPoRT.

Next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
the Bridport Dramatic club will present
the drama, "Our Folks, to be followed
by Howells' farce, "rhe Mouse Trap" /;
the proceeds to go to the Congregational
society
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County Court Proceedings.

Proceedings of the County Court of Jefferson
County, W. Va, May Term, 1887:
Fourth day of Term.
In the matter of the Petition of James w.
Glenn and others to discontinue the County
Road leading West from the Charlestown and
Shepherdstown County Road between the lands
of James w. Glenn on the South and Henry
Ronemus and others on the North to the
Warm Spring Road, John d. McGarry, Jas. b.
Osbourn and Dan'l w. Hendricks are appoint
ed viewers to report to the Court.
In the matter of the Petition of Saml Hill
and others for opening and establishing 4
County Road on the East side of the Shenan-
dOah River, order to summon Mrs. Berry and
George w. Wilt. her tenant and agent, to %
dav of August, 1887, to show cause, if any they
can. why the said road should not be opened
and established as q CouEty.Road, as reported
by the viewers.
The dispute between Saml Michaels and R.
A. Alexander and ]. Garland Hurst in relation
to a division fence, referred to arbitrators.
James w Coyle appointed Road Surveyor
of precinct No. 3, Kabletown District, in place
of A. =. Thomson, resigned.
Mrs NJ. Moore administratrix OF John >.
Moore. late Sheriff of this county, this day
produced to the Court receipts of J. Garland
Hurst present Sheriff of this county, amount
ing to SIC, 1921, it being the balance due the
county from said late Sheriff as per order made
MAY 18th, 1885 also $4,000 on account of Dog
Tax Fund Of the year 1885.
H.
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w. G. T. U.
Fourth Annual State Conuehtf - at
Fairmont, fftt aud 10Th, Is l.

The Fourth Annual Convention Il the
Woman's Christian Temperate taion OF
West Virginia will be held at Fairiuoat on
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18th and
10Th, 1887.
With the Amendment Campaign coming
on, in which the w. c. T. U. will be active
as usual in sue contests, this will be the
most importau' session ever held in the
State.
DR.. Hattie b. Jones, of Wheeling, will
deliver lecture on Hygiene and Heredity
at Fairmont on Monday evening proceeding
the Convention.
Tuesday evening, June 18th, will be de-
voted to Workers Conference with ten
minute speeches by prominent men and
women of West Virginia and from other
States,
Mrs. G. b. Buell., National Cor. Secretary,
will be present to assist in the work OF the
body. and will deliver an address to the
public ON Wednesday evening, June 10Th.
Besides Mrs. Buell. and Miss Jones,
among the able speakers on the program are
Senator w. T. Wiley, General I. NJ. Har-
ris, John l.. Thomas, of Maryland, Geo. W.
Atkinson, Mrs S. II. Martin, of Baltimore,
Rev. J. O. Thompson and others.
Railroads give excursion rates to all who
will attend
The Fairmont ladies are preparing to give
to the large convention a royal welcome.
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WINCHESTER ITEMS.

From the Winchester Nc,cS;
The new trial of Ridenour for murder
will take place at the June term-27th OF
June.
Mrs. Mahala Burkhart died at the resi-
dence of her son, several miles from this
Gig. on Thursday Of last week, aged 60
years. She was formerly the wife of the
late David Anderson, OF this place.
The Dilcnderfcr property at the junction
of Amherst street extended and the North
western pike, has been sold to r. f. Byrd
for 5000, equivalent to cash. 1t is a beau
tiful place, the lot one acre well improved.
Mr.. Geo. w. Taylor, for some years post
master in Winchester, died suddenly OF
heart disease in Washington City, where he
has resided for some years, on Saturday
last. His remains were brought to Win
chester and inferred at Mt. Hebron Mon
day. lie was So years of age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-09
Mount Parvo institute,
JEFF. COUNTY, w. Va.
boarding and Day School
For Young Ladies aud Children. -
MISS AUGUSTA V. WILSON
AND
MRS. BELLE WILSON GALLAHER
Principals.
Miss ANNIE l.. ROBERTS,
Teacher of Languages and Music.

Third AnHNGi Session iriR begin Sept. 10, 1856.
A thorough course of instruction in the usual
branches of an English education will be given
and competent teachers will prepare students
i'm Ancient and Modern Languages for admis-
sion into any Collegiate Institution.
No requisite of a first-class school will be
omitted.
The Institute Building is well suited to school
uses and so situated as 10 secure all the con-
ditions necessary 10 the health Of the pupils
II is placed upon an eminence overlooking the
town and surrounding country. The attrac-
tions Of this section Of the Valley OF Virginia
are too well known TO need further statement.
CharlcstOwn is easy of access from all points
North and South, being situated upon the II.
& o. and S. " Railroads. and within three and
four hours ride Of Washington and Baltimore.
TERMS Board per Scholastic year, $50;
No extra charges in the literary course; TUT
ton, $25 to $40 Board from Monday morning
to Friday evening, per scholastic year, 500 ,
Music, $40; Drawing, $40; Painting, $40; En-
tire charges by tie year, SOD.
Where two or more boarding pupils are from
the same family liberal deduction will be
made.
REFERENCES ny PERMISSION:
Bish9p, A.w. Wilson d. d. Ill. d. Balti'
Rev. John S. Martin, d. D., Winchester, Va.
Rev. Samuel Rodgers, ID. d.. Alexandria, Va.
Rev. O. =. Fitzgerald, ID. d., Editor Of the
Christian AdrOcate, Nashville, Tennessee.
Rev. w. r. Harrison, d. d., Nashville Tenn.
Hon. Eugene NJ. Wilson. Minneapolis, Mimi
Rev r. II. Whsner, ID. d. Baltimore, Md.
Rev. J. Watts Shoafl, Salem, Roanoke co. Va.
Rev. J. l.. Shipley, Mooreield, West Va.
Rev. w. c. Eggleston CharlestOwn, W. Va.
Rev. J. L. Armstrong Hamilton, Virginia.
Hon. w. l.. Wilson, late President West VIZ
GINA University, Charlestown.
Rev. A. G. Hopkins, ID. d., Charlestown.
Hon. VIM. III. Trayers, CharlestOwn.
Rev A. j. Huntington, ID. D., Prof Column
bian University, Washington ID. &.
Rev. r. n Baer, ID. d., Washington City,.
Rev. w. S. Edwards, ID. d., Washington City'
Rev. S. G. Ferguson, Romney, West Virginia.
Hon. Jno. Blair Hoge, Washington City.
Rev. Dallas Tucker, Charlestown, W. va. =,
John Hess, Esq, County Superintendent OF
Schools, KearneysYile, Jefferson Co, w. Va,
Rev r. r. S. Hough NJ. D., Fredericksburg.
Rev. VIM. H. Meade, d. d., Philadelphia.
Rev J. A. McCauley, ID. D., LII. d., President
Of Dickinson College, Carlisle. Pa.
George W. Corner, Esq, Baltimore.
Robert Cathcart Esq, Baltimore.
Rev r. B. Shepherd, Bayard Warren Co., va
Mrs. 5. G. Trueheart, Principal OF Female Col
lege, Millersburg, Kentucky.
Rev. A. H. Ames ". d., Dubuque, Iowa.
For Circulars apply 20 the
PRINCIPALS.
CHARLEsTowS, JEFF Co.. w. Va.
July l. 1856.